Neurobiology of Mental Disorders

1 Credit.

Building on fundamental knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology, this course focuses on major mental disorders across the lifespan. Various factors underlying causality of these disorders including developmental, genetic, injury, trauma, infection, and degeneration are explored. Complex networks necessary for maintaining homeostasis within the brain and between the brain and body will be examined in relation to these disorders. This course lays the groundwork for advanced practice nurses caring for individuals with mental disorders including substance use disorders.Corequisites: NR.110.574 , 110.575, 110.576 (for PMHNP students only)